Key Points
- Badruddin Ajmal claims Parliament and parts of Delhi sit on Waqf land.
- Union Minister Kiren Rijiju pushes back, highlighting the need to protect Waqf properties.
- The Waqf (Amendment) Bill is currently being reviewed by a joint parliamentary committee.
- Rijiju wants Waqf lands to support women and kids in the Muslim community.
- Opposition parties have raised concerns about the Waqf bill since it was introduced.
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Badruddin Ajmal, the head of the All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF), has stirred the pot with his bold claims about Waqf land. He suggested that the Parliament building and areas around Delhi, including Vasant Vihar and even the airport, are on Waqf property. This has caught a lot of attention and led to a heated response from Union Minister Kiren Rijiju.
Rijiju pointed out that India has the largest Waqf properties in the world and called for their protection and proper use, especially for women and children in the Muslim community. He tweeted to fellow MPs, asking for their support for the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, which is currently under review by a parliamentary committee. This bill, introduced on July 28, aims to restrict Waqf boards’ power in declaring properties as Waqf land, which has faced pushback from opposition parties.
Ajmal’s remarks come at a pivotal moment, shining a light on ongoing disputes over property rights and the use of Waqf land. The discussions around the Waqf bill not only reveal the complexities of property law in India but also underscore the need for community welfare amidst legislative changes.
